Founded in 2007, Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) is an externally managed real estate investment trust (REIT). The company specializes in acquiring and managing a broad spectrum of financial assets, including residential and commercial mortgage loans, mortgage-backed securities (MBS), consumer loans, and corporate debt. Their core mission is to generate attractive, risk-adjusted total returns for their shareholders by dynamically allocating capital across various investment strategies and leveraging the expertise of their manager, Ellington Financial Management LLC.